Exterior of home- Mountlake Terrace. Many of the new homes in Mountlake Terrace were built in a contemporary ranch style manner during the early 1950's. This particular home, photographed on June 8, 1953, has wood siding along with some brick facing. It has an unusual feature in that there appears to be a separate bonus room or other living quarters separated from the main quarters by a covered carport. The windows on the home also appear to be modern, no lead glass content. Photograph ordered by Phares Advertising, Seattle.
This contemporary ranch style home blends perfectly with its wooded setting in a photograph taken on May 19, 1953. Tall trees would provide shade during the hot summer months and help to blunt winter's cold winds. The nicely landscaped yard could be easily viewed by the large picture windows. A long, wide curved driveway might indicate additional parking beyond the large garage. The home was apparently built by Wallace H. Potucek Construction Co.
Houses--1950-1960; Wallace H. Potucek Construction Co. (Tacoma);
The A.E. Berger Construction Co. built this lovely brick rambler in Lakewood. There was a long concrete driveway to the one-car attached garage. The home at 8403 Bridgeport Way was situated on a large wooded lot and landscaped nicely with planted shrubs and flowers. Massive trees would have provided much shade during summer months. By 1958, the Tacoma Suburban Directory would show Leonard R. and Myrtle Rigby as owners of this attractive home. Mr. Rigby was listed as a gardener at Western State Hospital. Photograph ordered by A.E. Berger. (TNT 3-19-57, C-6)
Houses--Lakewood--1950-1960; A.E. Berger Construction Co. (Tacoma);
A young couple enjoy the spacious living room of their new Mountlake Terrace home in June, 1953. Mountlake Terrace was close enough to Seattle for an easy commute and far enough away to enjoy large tree-lined lots and suburban amenities. A large rug covers most of the darker linoleum flooring and blends well with the living room's modernistic furniture. A fire is roaring in the brick fireplace; a crouching black ceramic panther and candelabra are positioned on the mantel while books and a radio lie on the attached bookcase. Photograph ordered by Phares Advertising.
Houses--Mountlake Terrace--1950-1960; Living rooms--Mountlake Terrace--1950-1960; Fireplaces--Mountlake Terrace--1950-1960;
Exterior of "Skyliner" new home. The Arizona sandstone and wood two-story home was designed and built by the Miller Construction Co. and opened its doors to the public for viewing on June 6-7, 1953. The residence, located just inside Skyline Terrace, was designed specifically to provide maximum view of the Narrows and the Narrows Bridge from all living areas. Edward Miller, owner of Miller Construction, indicated that he was combining all the best ideas of building construction in this area. Many amenities would be included such as automatic garage door opener, an intercom system, three bathrooms with ventilator fans, cedar-lined wardrobes and a multitude of built-ins--TV's, radios, electric range & grill, and even toothbrush holders. Photograph ordered by Llewellyn Advertising Agency. (TNT 6-5-53, p. 6)
Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Miller Construction Co., Inc. (Tacoma);
The photograph of this one-story single family home was ordered by Tacoma School District No. 10 together with the house at 4411 North 38th Street where Sherman Elementary School's new building would be built in 1953. The old school that had been at North 38th and M Streets was razed. This view of the rear of the house shows an attached porch and steps up to it.
Houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Sherman School (Tacoma); Tacoma School District No. 10 (Tacoma);
The new Vista Manor Apartments provided laundry facilities for their tenants. Washing machines line the far wall while a long wooden table is available for folding clothes. An ironing table is seen in the foreground and a mandrel ironing machine stands by the work table. A drying rack and sinks are seen along the wall on the right. Ordered by the W.H. Opie & Company, property managers for the building.
Apartment houses--Tacoma--1950-1960; Vista Manor Apartments (Tacoma); W.H. Opie & Co. (Tacoma); Real estate business--Tacoma; Laundries (Rooms & spaces)--Tacoma;
This model home in Mountbrook Manor in Lakewood has been decorated with the most recent styles. A second fireplace has been added in the family room where a mixture of patterns was chosen for the upholstery, draperies and wallpaper. The lamp shades here are patterned and in a shape that narrows at the base. A modern television set stands in the corner. Prices for the homes in this housing development located adjacent to Nyanza Park Drive ranged from $12,000 to $14,900. (TNT, 2/17/1952, p.C-13)
Houses--Lakewood--1950-1960; Mountbrook Manor (Lakewood); Recreation rooms--Lakewood--1950-1960; Televisions--1950-1960; Lamps; Tietz Construction Inc. (Lakewood);
Wallace R. and Eleanor Stabbert built a new home in Fircrest in 1950 using the popular rambler design with a two-car, attached garage. Detailing with the smooth, rounded stucco exterior and the banding around the entire house that provides a covered entry way to the home provide a welcome change to the housing development approach to the design, however. Glass block was chosen for the middle window on the left and to provide side-lights at the front door. The picture window in this design even seems fresh rather than the standard.
Houses--Fircrest--1950-1960; Stabbert, Wallace R.--Homes & haunts; Fred Stabbert Co., Inc. (Tacoma);
Exposure of Seattle homes for Master Builders Display at the Seattle Home Show, for Phares Advertising Agency. One story rambler with two car garage in housing addition. Address and developer unknown.
Houses--Seattle--1950-1960; Seattle Home Show (Seattle);
Kitchen interior. House built by Wilson & Wilson Construction Company in 1950 located at 1528 South Karl Johan Ave. in the Narrowmoor subdivision. Homeowners were Melvin and Olga Matthies. U-shape kitchen with tile counters, free-standing stove under window, sink centered in cabinet dividing breakfast room. Note: Only survivor of 8 deteriorated diacetate film sheets.
This one-story clinker-brick duplex with a wide chimney in the center of the front of the building was for sale by ABJ Builders. Located near the corner of Manitou-Custer Road and Steilacoom Boulevard, it was listed in the newspaper for $21,500. The duplex was advertised as having fireplaces, ceramic tile baths, tile drainboards and separate heating, utility rooms and storage drooms. A double brick garage was also included. ABJ Buildiers were located at 7119 Hollyhedge Lane. (TNT, 3/9/1952, p.C-14)
Jasper R. and Golden Harman's home is ready for remodeling. The small one-story house has a small fenced yard. A small dog sits on the porch. Two small windows are seen on the two sides shown in this photograph. A tank set on a wooden frame stands by the back door. A venting pipe for a stove is seen coming through the roof. It appears that the back portion of the house has been added on since the roofing material changes along a line. Behind the house is a clothesline and another small structure. See A65,851-2 for a view of the house after remodeling.
Harman, Jasper R.--Homes & haunts; Houses--Parkland--1950-1960; Clotheslines--Parkland; Then & now comparisons;
Jasper R. and Golden Harman's home is ready for remodeling. The small one-story house has a small fenced yard. Supports have been built around the front porch but no roof can be seen. Wide clapboards are two colors. See A65,851-2 for a view of the house after remodeling.
Harman, Jasper R.--Homes & haunts; Houses--Parkland--1950-1960; Then & now comparisons;
One of the new ramblers built in Parkland on South 110th and 11th Street by Home Construction Company. This L-shaped home has a Roman-brick exterior with large picture windows and a two-car, attached garage. There is even a large bank of windows in the garage. Home Construction Company designed and built homes.
Home Construction Co. (Lakewood); Houses--Parkland--1950-1960;
This new ramblers was built in Parkland on South 110th and 11th Street by Home Construction Company. This home has been finished with a wide clapboard exterior with Roman-brick facing around the front door and large picture window that has been broken into smaller panes. The home also has an attached garage. Home Construction Company designed and built homes.
Home Construction Co. (Lakewood); Houses--Parkland--1950-1960;
Ellwood and Phyllis Johnson's new home was built by Home Construction Company. The one-story, ranch style home has been finished with Roman brick. Picture windows, a feature of the 1950's ranch style, have been included in the design of this home in Parkland. The entry to attached garage is on the right.
Home Construction Co. (Lakewood); Houses--Parkland--1950-1960; Johnson, Ellwood--Homes & haunts;
Exposure of Bellevue homes for Master Builders Display at the Seattle Home Show, for Phares Advertising Agency. Two story post and beam home with attached carport and deck with steps leading to lower level. Constructed by G. Weldon Gwinn in Norwood Village in Bellevue.
Houses--Bellevue--1950-1960; Seattle Home Show (Seattle);
The exterior of a new one-and one-half-story home with an attached one-car garage. Shingles were chosen for the exterior covering. A decorative brick chimney is seen on the front side of the roof. Ordered by Powell Construction Company.
Houses--Fircrest--1950-1960; Powell Construction Co. (Tacoma);
A view of the front of William H. and Neva A. Jarmon's brick home at Steilacoom Lake. The lake can be seen at the left. The one-story rambler has short brick columns and an iron railing outlining the front walk way. Concrete urns decorate the columns. Ordered by ABJ Builders.
Houses--Lakewood--1950-1960; Jarmon, William H.--Homes & haunts; ABJ Builders (Lakewood);
New homes by "Mountbrook Manor, Beautiful Ramblers". A new subdivision, Mountbrook Manor, consisted of one-story ramblers on wooded lots. This home has a large picture window broken into several panes by the front entry, brick facing around that window and the front door and an attached one-car garage. An octagonal window has been added towards the far end by the garage. Ordered by Lakewood Realty, Inc.
Exposure of Seattle homes for Master Builders Display at the Seattle Home Show, for Phares Advertising Agency. This one story brick rambler, by Axel Wickstrom, has large windows and a chimney to the left of the front door. The small windows at ground level indicate a daylight basement. Steps lead to the front door stoop with its brick planter.
Houses--Seattle--1950-1960; Seattle Home Show (Seattle);
Exposure of Seattle homes for Master Builders Display at the Seattle Home Show, for Phares Advertising Agency. This one story home with siding has a three pane picture window to the right of the front door. Jack Morrison
Houses--Seattle--1950-1960; Seattle Home Show (Seattle);
Exposure of Seattle homes for Master Builders Display at the Seattle Home Show, for Phares Advertising Agency. Side view of a split level home design by L.K. Henton with an angled roof, higher in the front than the back. A chimney rises next to the back sliding door. The garage extends from the rear of the house. Address is unknown.
Houses--Seattle--1950-1960; Seattle Home Show (Seattle);
Exposure of Seattle homes for Master Builders Display at the Seattle Home Show, for Phares Advertising Agency. This one story brick ranch with composition roof, by Ivan Anderson, has the attached garage to the left of the front door and the chimney to the right. Small windows lie on either side of the chimney and large picture windows grace the right of the house. The home has been lovingly landscaped.
Houses--Seattle--1950-1960; Seattle Home Show (Seattle);
Exposure of Seattle homes for Master Builders Display at the Seattle Home Show, for Phares Advertising Agency. Mature trees define this ranch style home by Witherbee & Son. The home has a tile roof and brick wainscoting with stucco above. A wide driveway leads to the two car garage.
Houses--Seattle--1950-1960; Seattle Home Show (Seattle);
Exposure of Seattle homes for Master Builders Display at the Seattle Home Show, for Phares Advertising Agency. This stone front, wood shake sided home by Glen Wentworth has a one car garage at the basement level. Stairs lead up to the front door.
Houses--Seattle--1950-1960; Seattle Home Show (Seattle);
New rambler in the Mountbrook Manor housing addition in the rapidly growing suburban community of Lakewood, for Lakewood Realty. This bathroom has tiled floor, half wall and counter tops. A fluted opaque glass panel separates the tub and toilet. Opaque privacy glass masks the bottom half of the window while revealing the outdoor view from the top half. Fluorescent lighting provides illumination at the large mirror over the single sink.
New rambler in the Mountbrook Manor housing addition in the rapidly growing suburban community of Lakewood, for Lakewood Realty. Several bold geometrics compete for attention in this family room. A huge brick hearth and fireplace occupy one entire wall. Black and white checked tiling make for an easy clean floor. Floral furniture backs up to a wall covered with a large patterned wallpaper. Ruffled lampshades complete the look.
Houses--Lakewood--1950-1960; Dens--Lakewood--1950-1960; Living rooms--Lakewood--1950-1960; Wallpapers--1950-1960;
